The Sapling Company, Inc.
1633 Republic Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
USA
+1 215.322.6063 P.
+1 215.322.8498 F.
www.sapling-inc.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will the clock cause interference with any of my other wireless devices?
No, the SBL Series wireless clock works on 915 - 928 MHz frequency-hopping technology. The clock switches frequencies automatically when the
receiver and transmitter are open, thus interference is avoided.
How long does it take for the clock to receive a signal?
Upon power up, the clock will look for the signal for 30 minutes. The SBL Series wireless clock will look for the signal every minute thereafter.
What happens to the SBL 3300 if a power failure occurs?
Unlike some clocks that require a 9 volt battery for time keeping, the SBL 3300 comes equipped with a 10 year battery backup (only available with
the 3300 Series). Upon restoration of power, the SBL 3300 immediately corrects itself from its built-in time base. This occurs within seconds of
“power-up.” Clocks which do require a 9 volt battery backup risk having the battery die during extended shut downs. Each individual clock must
then be opened in order to replace the battery. Since the SBL 3300 includes a 10 year battery backup, the clock never needs to be opened.
How do I take advantage of the SBL 3200 or 3300 chronograph functions?
Sapling’s Elapsed Timer controls all chronograph functions of the SBL 3200/3300 and must be ordered for this functionality to work. The display
can be programmed to show either HH:MM or MM:SS (4 digit digital clock) or HH:MM:SS (6 digit digital clock), and the readout can count up from
00:00:00 to 99:59:59 or count down with a programmable starting point from 99:59:59 to 00:00:00, with interrupt and resume capabilities.
How can I display “BELL” and “FirE” on the clock?
“FirE” displays can be programmed by either the Sapling 2000 or 3000 Series Master Clocks. The master clock must interface with the fire alarm
system in order to display “FirE.” To display “BELL”, a 3000 Series Master Clock, which receives a signal from an existing bell system, must be used.
I have double mount clocks and only one clock got the signal.
If only one clock gets the signal check the connection from the two clocks. Only one clock should be connected to the wireless transceiver; the
other clock gets the time via the RS485 data cable. Make sure the clock that is connected to the wireless board has the RS485 cable with the
purple and brown wires connected to P2, if not flip around the cable.
Do the SBL wireless clocks work together with SAL Series analog wireless clocks?
Yes, the SBL Series wireless clocks work integrally with Sapling’s SAL Series wireless analog clocks.
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